Chapter Objectives7.1 Introduction7.2 Characteristics of the Region of Convergence7.3 Properties of the Laplace Transform7.3.1 Linearity7.3.2 Time shifting7.3.3 Shifting in the s-domain7.3.4 Scaling in time and s-domain7.3.5 Differentiation in the time domain7.3.6 Differentiation in the s-domain7.3.7 Convolution property7.3.8 Integration property7.4 Inverse Laplace Transform7.4.1 Partial fraction expansion with simple poles7.4.2 Partial fraction expansion with multiple poles7.5 Using the Laplace Transform with CTLTI Systems7.5.1 Relating the system function to the differential equationSystem function, linearity, and initial conditionsCharacteristic polynomial vs. the denominator of the system function7.5.2 Response of a CTLTI system to a complex exponential signal7.5.3 Response of a CTLTI system to an exponentially damped sinusoid7.5.4 Pole-zero plot for a system function7.5.5 Graphical interpretation of the pole-zero plot7.5.6 System function and causality7.5.7 System function and stability7.5.8 Allpass systems7.5.9 Inverse systems7.5.10 Bode plotsZero at the originPole at the originSingle real zeroSingle real poleConjugate pair of polesAnalysis of the second-order system7.6. Simulation Structures for CTLTI Systems7.6.1 Direct-form implementation7.6.2 Cascade and parallel forms7.7 Unilateral Laplace Transform7.7.1 Time shifting7.7.2 Differentiation in time7.7.3 Initial and final value theorems7.5 Further ReadingMATLAB ExercisesProblemsMATLAB ProblemsMATLAB ProjectsFigure 7.1Figure 7.2Figure 7.3Figure 7.4Figure 7.5Figure 7.6Figure 7.7Figure 7.8Figure 7.9Figure 7.10Figure 7.11Figure 7.12Figure 7.13Figure 7.14Figure 7.15Figure 7.16Figure 7.17Figure 7.18Figure 7.19Figure 7.20Figure 7.21Figure 7.22Figure 7.23Figure 7.24Figure 7.25Figure 7.26Figure 7.27Figure 7.28Figure 7.29Figure 7.30Figure 7.31Figure 7.32Figure 7.33Figure 7.34Figure 7.35Figure 7.36Figure 7.37Figure 7.38Figure 7.39Figure 7.40Figure 7.41Figure 7.42Figure 7.43Figure 7.44Figure 7.45Figure 7.46Figure 7.47Figure 7.48Figure 7.49Figure 7.50Figure 7.51Figure 7.52Figure 7.53Figure 7.54Figure 7.55Figure 7.56Figure 7.57Figure 7.58Figure 7.59Figure 7.60Figure 7.61Figure 7.62Figure 7.63Figure 7.64Figure 7.65Figure 7.66Figure 7.67Figure 7.68Figure 7.69Figure 7.70Figure 7.71Figure 7.72Figure 7.73Figure 7.74Figure 7.75Figure 7.76Figure 7.77Figure 7.78Figure 7.79Figure 7.80Figure P. 7.3Figure P. 7.13Figure P. 7.14Figure P. 7.15Figure P. 7.34Figure P. 7.48Figure P. 7.49